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See you at the power picnic in August!
Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative’s (REC) purpose is to provide safe, reliable and affordable power to its consumer-members...
Harrison County REC
Jun 26, 20232 min read


Let’s Beat the Peak Together this Summer. A message from CEO, Joe Farley
As a member of Harrison County REC, you know how to make smart energy choices that help you save money. But did you know that when you...
Harrison County REC
Jun 26, 20232 min read


Enjoy a Safe Fourth of July
There are many Independence Day traditions but perhaps the most popular is fireworks.
Smart Choices
Jun 18, 20232 min read


Air Source Heat Pumps Are Comfortably Efficient
Air Source Heat Pumps can provide highly efficient comfort for your home all year long.
Smart Choices
Jun 13, 20232 min read


Ask an Expert: Grill it Safe This Summer
Stay safe this summer with grilling safety tips from the U.S. Fire Administration.
Smart Choices
Jun 12, 20231 min read


Paying the Price of Power Theft
Thieves sometimes think of it as a crime that won’t hurt anybody. Someone illegally hooks into a power supply, hooks up a line that has...
Harrison County REC
May 23, 20232 min read


Beat the Heat and Peak this Summer!
What is “Peak Demand” or “Peak Energy Times”? The time frame where the population is using electricity at the same time is what we refer...
Harrison County REC
May 23, 20233 min read


Electric Safety While Boating
Water and electricity don’t mix. If you own a boat, follow these 6 safety tips.
Smart Choices
May 15, 20232 min read


How Do They Do That: Electric Vehicles
How do electric vehicles provide clean, high-performance driving? Peek under the hood and find out!
Smart Choices
May 15, 20231 min read


Ask an Expert: Time-of-Day Savings
What are some simple ways to shift energy use to off-peak hours?
Smart Choices
May 15, 20231 min read


Congratulations to the Light the Way to Your Future Scholarship Winners!
In 2022, Harrison County REC started the Light the Way to Your Future scholarship awarding a student in each of the seven school...
Harrison County REC
May 5, 20231 min read


Join us on the 2023 Energy Trail Tour
Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative and Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative invite you to join us for one of three Energy Trail Tours...
Harrison County REC
Apr 24, 20231 min read


Congratulations to the winners of our 2023 Director Election!
HCREC members participated in Democratic Member Control, one of the seven cooperative principles, to elect their representatives on the...
Harrison County REC
Apr 21, 20231 min read


Patronage Allocation Notices Have Been Mailed!
Patronage Allocation notices have been mailed. Please watch your mailboxes for your capital credit allocation notice. This notice...
Harrison County REC
Apr 14, 20231 min read


National Electrical Safety Month
Get safety tips for the workplace DIY projects, EVs and charging and your home’s electrical system.
Smart Choices
Apr 13, 20231 min read


The City of Neola's Newest Bright Spot
HCREC line crew visited our friends at the City of Neola to install four new light poles around the city's soccer fields. The city of...
Harrison County REC
Apr 7, 20231 min read


2023 Shine the Light Contest
: Iowa cooperatives celebrate community volunteers with third annual Shine the Light contest.
Smart Choices
Apr 7, 20231 min read


Ask an Expert: Cooling with Fans
Do ceiling fans cool the room itself or the occupants? Ask the expert!
Smart Choices
Apr 7, 20231 min read


Final Public Notice
Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative has applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program...
Harrison County REC
Mar 24, 20232 min read


Ask an Expert: LEDs in Enclosed Fixtures
Can you use LED bulbs in enclosed light fixtures?
Smart Choices
Mar 17, 20231 min read
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